LTX-Video: Lightricks' Lightweight Open Video Model
Lightricks’ open video model line, useful when you want local T2V/I2V without a giant GPU budget.
Quick answer
LTX-Video is Lightricks' open video model family, published on HuggingFace; the current generation is LTX-2.5 (August 2026) with open weights and native synchronized audio-video.
The distilled builds are the practical local pick when speed, low VRAM and cheap iteration matter more than peak quality.
Self-hosting has no per-video model fee; the real cost is local or rented compute.
01pricing
from $0.09/s
3 channels · verified 2026-10-02
02LTX-Video standard vs distilled builds
LTX-Video’s main advantage is practical local iteration. Smaller/distilled builds trade peak quality for lower hardware cost.
| LTX-Video | Distilled builds | |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Main open model family | Lower-cost local variants |
| Weights | Open · HuggingFace | Open · HuggingFace |
| Model fee | $0 | $0 |
| Best for | Quality experiments | Fast low-VRAM iteration |
03Generation modes
LTX-Video is one of the cheapest open video models to run locally.
Text to Video
T2VGenerate video from prompt-only descriptions.
text → video
Image to Video
I2VAnimate still images with prompt steering.
image + prompt → video
Distilled local builds
DistilledDistilled variants trade peak quality for speed and lower hardware requirements.
small model → faster iteration
04Run locally
LTX-Video is a good first local model to test because smaller builds reduce setup cost and wait time. HuggingFace GPU examples start at $0.40/hour.
VRAM by GPU
| Setup | Concrete cost | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer GPU | $0 model fee + your hardware | Low-cost local testing | Smaller builds are the main appeal |
| Laptop/workstation | $0 model fee + slower runs | Experiments | Depends heavily on memory and acceleration |
| Cloud GPU | HF examples: T4 $0.40/hr, L4 $0.80/hr, A10G $1.00/hr | Batch generation | Often cheaper than renting huge GPUs for open models |
05How to prompt
Example: A paper boat floats through a tiny rain gutter, water ripples around it, close-up tracking shot, 5 seconds, charming miniature cinematic styleOpen LTX-Video model card
06FAQ
Is LTX-Video open source?
Yes — Lightricks publishes the weights on HuggingFace. Check the model card for license terms.
Is LTX-Video good for low-VRAM GPUs?
Yes — the 2B distilled line is designed to run on consumer hardware; exact requirements vary by provider.
How much does LTX-Video cost?
The weights are free to self-host. The practical cost is your GPU, cloud compute, and any hosted provider you use.
Where do I register for LTX-Video?
For open-weight downloads, create a HuggingFace account at https://huggingface.co/join and use the Lightricks/LTX-Video model pages.
Does LTX-Video allow NSFW content?
The open weights ship with no content filter, and the LTXV Open Weights License has no explicit adult-content clause. Its main restrictions are commercial: a paid license is required above $10M annual revenue, and Lightricks can remotely restrict violating usage. LTX Studio, Lightricks' hosted product, is stricter - its Acceptable Use Policy has a dedicated section banning sexually explicit content.
07Sources
Lightricks LTX-Video model card
Scope: Official open-weight model page.
LTX-Video distilled model card
Scope: Official distilled variant page.
HuggingFace pricing
Scope: Official Spaces hardware pricing.
Lightricks LTX-2.5 model card
Scope: Official open-weights page for the current generation: 22B distilled and full checkpoints, native audio-video, multishot.